Festival News

Detroit's Annual Block Party

Source: JazzINK by Andrea Canter
September 2, 2011

The forecast for the Twin Cities says scattered thunderstorms for Friday. That means a lot of finger-crossing, weather map pondering, and figuring out the best timing for our private plane departure for Detroit and the 32nd annual Detroit Jazz Festival, one of the largest in the world and the largest free jazz festival in North America. I can hardly wait to join about 750,000 jazz fans in Motor City. For most of the year, Detroit is an unlikely destination. But ...

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Want to Play at Jazz Fest? Here's Your Chance!

Source: AAJ Staff
August 31, 2011

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Tanglewood Jazz Festival Takes Place on Labor Day Weekend, September 2-4

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
August 30, 2011

Lizz Wright The annual Tanglewood Jazz Festival in Lenox, Massachusetts is taking place this weekend, September 2-4, 2011, featuring an all-star line-up of great jazz musicians. Among the performances: Robin McKelle Quartet & Michael Kaeshammer Quintet Angelique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves and Lizz Wright, Judy Carmichael's Jazz Inspired, Coast to Coast Septet featuring NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb featuring Mary Stallings and the Mingus Orchestra featuring NEA Jazz Master Gunther Schuller, and Latin Jazz Tribute to Cachao with the John Santos ...

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2011 SXSW Economic Impact Report Shows Power of Music Festivals

Source: HypeBot
August 30, 2011

A recent report on the economic impact of the SXSW Conferences & Festivals on the city of Austin is a reminder that such gatherings are not just good for promoting a locale but also provide direct economic benefits. Yet many festivals are getting defunded or canceled due to financial concerns. Are such cuts short sighted or simply pragmatic? The now sprawling SXSW empire is a major operation but its core legitimacy and popularity was built on a festival featuring indie ...

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Arena Packages and Single Day Tickets Still Available for 54th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival

Source: Monterey Jazz Festival
August 30, 2011

Arena Packages and Single Day Arena Tickets Still Available for 54th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, September 16-18, 2011 Three-Day Arena Packages Offer Prime Seating for 13 Performances in 5 Concerts, and Access to 7 Additional Grounds Stages, Onsite Parking, Renewable and Upgradeable Annually Exclusive Arena Performances by Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, Poncho Sanchez & his Latin Jazz Band featuring Terence Blanchard; India.Arie & Idan Raichel; Huey Lewis & The News, Still Ahead Orchestra directed by Vince Mendoza featuring Terence Blanchard; ...

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Kansas City's Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival Line Up Announced

Source: Christopher Burnett
August 29, 2011

The 2011 Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival Artist and Entertainment Schedule has been confirmed for Saturday, October 8th and is as follows: (All talent subject to change) SPRINT BLUE ROOM STAGE 12:00PM-12:45PM Elderstatesmen of Jazz

1:30PM-2:15PM KC Sound Collective

3:30PM-4:30PM Wild Women of Kansas City

4:30PM-5:15PM Mary Bridgett Davies

6:00PM-7:00PM WIld Men of Kansas City

8:00PM-9:45PM Charlie Hunter** **$10 cover charge applies to general ...

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Cuneifest 2011: November 19-20 in Baltimore, MD

Source: Michael Ricci
August 27, 2011

Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20, 2011 Cuneiform Records presents Cuneifest 2011: a celebration of many years of hard work, great music and devoted listeners! Two days of music, held in two venues in Baltimore, MD. The venues are approximately 5 miles apart. Please note: These are both small, intimate venues with a maximum amount of only 65 seats available for sale per day. We are starting by selling 2-day passes only. At this time, there are two different ...

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Miles Davis Festival Regroups with Sessions at BB's on August 29, September 11

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
August 27, 2011

A group of student musicians from East St. Louis High School will team up with three seasoned pros from the St. Louis jazz scene to pay tribute to Miles Davis at two performances taking place at 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 29 and 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 11 at BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups. The “Miles To Go" ensemble assembled by ESL HS band director Delano Redmond includes trumpeter Brady Lewis; saxophonists Carlos Brown Jr., and Garrell Lewis; trombonist Javier Staples; ...

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